Patan (Gujarat) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Patan district, Gujarat, India
About Patan (Gujarat)
First founded as a fortified city in 754 AD, Patan is estimated to have been the world's tenth largest city in the beginning of the 11th century. Sacked and destroyed during the 13th century, the city was soon rebuilt, and the world heritage listed stepwell was also constructed during this period. The ancient city of Anahilvada Patan was founded by Vanraj Chavda, the first of the Chavda dynasty kings, in the 8th century. According to legend, the town was founded at the place pointed out by his childhood shepherd friend Anahil, so he named the city after him. The city was the capital of Gujarat for 650 years, from 746 to 1411. During these years, it was ruled by several dynasties: the Chavdas, Solankis and finally Vaghelas. Under Solanki rule, 942-1244, Patan was a centre of trade, knowledg
Top Attractions in Patan (Gujarat)
Explore the best things to see and do in Patan (Gujarat):
- ★Anand Sarovar
- ★Dave no Wado
- ★Fort and Gates
- ★Hemachandracharya Jain Gnan Mandir library
- ★Kalika Mata temple
- ★Khan Sarovar
- ★Nagarwado
- ★Panchasara Parshwanath Jain temple
Where to Eat in Patan (Gujarat)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Hotel Garden
Where to Stay in Patan (Gujarat)
- 🏨Gangotri Hotel
- 🏨Hotel Navjivan
- 🏨Hotel Surya Palace
- 🏨Hotel Tulsi
- 🏨Shakar Hotel Garden
Patan (Gujarat) Travel Guide Sections
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